i work full time as a graphic designer. some days it's very difficult to just get out of bed, get dressed, drive to work, etc, but i keep on trying. my husband and my job are both very understanding. i love nature, water, swimming, cats & of course, music. my fav band is 311 (www.311.com). they've gotten me through many times of pain. i've lost some so called friends since getting sick. i'm here to talk about things that only us fellow DS members can understand. i hope to give out love and support to all in need on here!
i work full time as a graphic designer. some days it's very difficult to just get out of bed, get dressed, drive to work, etc, but i keep on trying. my husband and my job are both very understanding. i love nature, water, swimming, cats & of course, music. my fav band is 311 (www.311.com). they've gotten me through many times of pain. i've lost some so called friends since getting sick. i'm here to talk about things that only us fellow DS members can understand. i hope to give out love and support
November 4, 2008 12:22am
Here's the poem I was finally able to write for my dad.
With a stern voiceAnd a heart of goldYou were the best dad everSoft, yet …
November 3, 2008 11:37pm
hi all!
just letting everyone know that i'll be coming back on here soon. i've been gone awhile, and i've missed it. been going …
What a journey you are on. I am sending peace and strength your way.
Love you!
I miss you on here girl!
Love & Hugs
haven't seen you in a while take care. deby
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35 years old. have severe RA all over my body. hardcore symptoms began when i was 30 years old, i was diagnosed at age 31. i take humira shots once every other week, and trexall (methotextrate) pills every week. i hate medicine! i find it very difficult to try explaining to others how i feel most of the time, and how its changed my life with everything i do. most people wont, cant or dont understand, but how can they if they dont have it. thats why im here. i need 2 talk 2 others who can relate.
I have severe RA all over my body. Every second, day & night, I'm dealing with chronic pain. Wish it would just go away.
Have TMJ from a bad car accident I got into back in 2000. I got rear ended by a huge suv, as I was stopped at a red light. The airbag hit my jaw, shifting all my teeth.
I think I have a phobia of taking pills. I hate it terribly. Unfortunately, I need them for my severe RA. Not taking them on time is detrimental to my well being, but I can rarely take them on time, or without freaking out. What to do, what to do.
I started having severe back pain early this year. The pain came on suddenly. My regular doctor says I have muscle spasms. The chiropractor says I have lower discs out of place, 1-2 degenerative discs & my neck is pushed forward.
gained about 30 lbs since getting RA. i need support trying to lose it.
gained about 30 lbs since getting RA. i need support trying to lose it.
i have RA and recently found out i also have hip bursitis.
i bite my nails and pick the skin around my fingernails a lot. i hate it. tried to stop, but i always start again. i notice i do it most when i'm stressed, have anxiety or am bored. i hide my hands a lot.
my amazing, young mom died 8-13-08 from terrible bone cancer. she was only 65 yrs old. i'm glad she's no longer suffering and in pain, but wow what a huge lose. i am dying inside. my wonderful, young dad died 8-28-08 from terrible heart disease. he was only 76. i'm glad he's not suffering anymore, but another huge lose. they were not only my parents, they were my best friends.
